Community Calendar

Explore colored pencil drawing in an in-depth, skill-building course with award-winning artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. She will teach you how to effectively use artist-quality colored pencils by exploring layering and blending, with color theory as the backbone of the techniques learned. This course does not specifically teach basic drawing techniques (other than how to shade a sphere); therefore, an understanding of basic drawing and greyscale values is advised. Students will learn to draw spheres and eggs primarily as subject matter in a hands-on and in-depth manner through assignments and in-class discussions. Students will be provided supplies for the first session and instructed on required supplies for future sessions.

This 8-week course will be held 3:30-5:30 pm, Monday, September 14-November 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the unique properties of cold wax as we use experimentation to create abstract art. Cold wax has a soft, paste-like consistency, great for creating luminous layers and building texture. We will include mark making techniques to add depth and dimension to your art.

This two-day workshop caters to a wide range of skill levels, from absolute beginners to experienced artists. Returning students are welcome in this session and can expect open-studio style freedom, use of equipment, supplies and instructor support. All materials are provided.

With Kristianne Tefft, an award-winning artist whose work has been featured in exhibits locally and nationally, showcasing her unique approach to encaustics and wax.

Mondays, Nov 2, 9 / 6:00 – 8:00 pm / $60, plus $20 materials / Ages 16+

Students who have completed the Beginner Colored Pencil course are invited to join us for this four-week course to further hone their colored pencil skills with award-winning artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. This recurring monthly course is dedicated to advanced ideas and rotating projects, as well as critique for serious students building a portfolio and looking to exhibit their work. Students MUST have completed Intro to Colored Pencils with Julie to enroll in this course.

This 4-week course will be held from 6-8 pm, Monday, October 12-November 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Explore the tactile nature of textiles with a beginner course in weaving with instructor Annie Croft. Students will work from 8×12-inch looms, utilizing a variety of yarns to create colorful, textured tapestries. Between classes, students will be sent home with supplies to work on their tapestry for finishing at the second session. All supplies are provided. This is a great way to use up yarn and fabric scraps for an artful addition to your home!

This 2-week course will be held from 10 am-12 pm on Tuesdays, October 27 & November 3, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 13 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

6:30 – 8:00 pm / Oct 27, Nov 3, 10, 17, 24, Dec 1 / $100

You don't need to be funny… you just need to jump into character!

Take your improv journey to the next level! Build on the foundations of Level I and dive into improvised scene work - the heart of improv. Through engaging exercises, we'll develop characters, highlight relationships, and craft meaningful (and hilarious) scenes together. Strengthen your ability to "Yes, And…" by actively agreeing with and building on your teammates' ideas in a supportive and playful environment. This class is perfect for honing creativity, collaboration, and adaptability. Prerequisites: Improv level 1 or instructor approval.

Coach Ariel Rak studied and performed short and long form improv with Magnet Theater (NYC) and the N.J. School of Dramatic Arts and was a member of ComedySportz before moving to Midland. Ages 18+

Session II - DRAWING ONLY! / Wednesdays, 1:00 – 3:00 pm / Oct 21, 28, Nov 4, 11, 18 / $100 Per Person

Learn the fundamentals of observational drawing with an introduction to materials and their functions, perspective, proportion, composition, shading and more.

With Cynthia Keefe, MFA, Creative 360 Co-Founder. No experience necessary!

Ages 16 and up. Please pre-register.

Material list provided upon registration.

Rick Tulsky, Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, lawyer, co-founder of the non-profit organization Injustice Watch, and author of Injustice Town (a New Yorker Best Book of 2026), will be on campus to discuss our failing justice system and how we might begin to reform it.

This is the second course of four in the Fundamentals of Drawing series with award-winning artist and instructor Julie Tyslicky. This course will build upon the skills learned in course 1 to further advance your technical art skills. Participants will learn how to utilize tools to sharpen their skills in drawing. You will learn more about observation with site measuring. Students will also learn technical skills in using grids, their many uses as a tool, and how it assists in portrait drawing, as well as one & two-point perspective drawing.

Fundamentals of Drawing 1 is required before taking Fundamentals of Drawing 2.

This 12-week course will be held 6-9 pm, Wednesday, September 16-December 2, in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: Adults only

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

Bring the family and celebrate the season at Parade of Trees Free Family Fun Night!

Join us from 3:30-7 pm Thursday, November 5, at The Little Flower Barn in Lake Isabella for an evening of holiday fun surrounded by beautifully decorated trees and wreaths.

Enjoy popcorn and festive activities, create a Lavender Pomander Ornament with Four Suns Lavender Farm, check out the Gingerbread House Competition and make some holiday memories together! Food will be provided by Fire & Tice.

Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase for your chance to take home one of the festive creations featured in this year's Parade of Trees.

This event is free and open to the public!

Thursdays / 4:15 - 5:30 pm / $17.50 per class, or $150 for 10 class pass
Sept 10 - Dec 17 (no class 11/26)

Each week provides a unique creative experience for all children ages 7 - 13. We make our own unique art as we learn about artists and their techniques. Experiences include visual arts, culinary arts, movement and music, theater, and writing with a caring group of expert instructors who love to teach. Seats are limited, please pre-register or call ahead if you are a pass holder, to ensure a seat!

9/10 - 3D Pop-Out Explosion Books
9/17 - Flapping Cardboard Friends
9/24 - Moving Picture Frames
10/1 - Whimsical Animal Collages (inspired by artist Louis Wain)
10/8 - Silly Stuffed Glove Monsters
10/15 - Spooky 3D Monster Eyes
10/22 - Haunted Houses, Secret Doors
10/29 - Masquerade Horror Masks
11/05 - Clay Fish Bones (Part 1 of 2 week project - Must attend both weeks to finish project)
11/12 - Golden Self Portraits (inspired by artist Gustav Klimt)
11/19 - Clay Fish Bones (Part 2 of 2 week project - Must attend both weeks to finish project)
11/26 - NO CLASS (Thanksgiving)
12/3 - Foldable Playscapes (Part 1 of 2 week project - Should attend both weeks to finish project)
12/10 - Foldable Playscapes (Part 2 of 2 week project - Should attend both weeks to finish project)
12/17 - Wild Tools Unconventional Painting (inspired by Vincent Van Gogh)

What's included
Materials and fun included.

Have something to say but unsure of how to put it out into the world? Join instructor Laura Swanberg and embrace your inner poet. During this 2-week workshop, students will explore beginner-level poetry writing. You’ll learn different genres of poetry and discover that it has no limits. The workshop will guide you in sourcing inspiration, and allow you to form poems in your authentic voice. Time will be dedicated to sharing with class and understanding the benefit of editing.

No writing experience? No problem! This is a terrific opportunity for writers of all levels wanting to explore and discover poetry.

This 2-week course will be held from 5:30-7:30 pm on Thursday, October 29 & November 5 in the Idonea Hersee Classroom at Art Reach, 111 E. Broadway in Mount Pleasant.

Recommended age: 14 and up

Please note: An active membership is not required to register. Active members receive a 15% discount on classes.

The monthly fish fry is a fundraiser for the legion and a great place to connect with friends.

Celebrate the season while supporting Art Reach of Mid Michigan at Parade of Trees Auction Night!

Join us from 5:30-8 pm Friday, November 6, at The Little Flower Barn in Lake Isabella for a festive evening filled with beautifully decorated trees and wreaths, live and silent auctions, live music, food, festive drinks, games and holiday fun.

Browse unique auction items, enjoy the festivities and purchase raffle tickets for your chance to take home one of the incredible decorated trees, wreaths and other creations featured in this year's Parade of Trees.

Gather your friends, get into the holiday spirit and enjoy a festive night out while supporting Art Reach and the arts in our community!

Friday, November 6 / 6:00 – 8:30 pm / $40 per canvas

Join Creative 360’s Executive Director Laura Vosejpka for an evening of camaraderie, color, and fun. And you don’t even need to be artistic.

All materials provided including a 12 x 12 canvas. BYOB. Space is limited!

In celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, experience the original Broadway book and score of the beloved musical, 1776!

It's the summer of 1776, and the nation is ready to declare independence... if only our founding fathers can agree to do it! 1776 follows John Adams of Massachusetts, Benjamin Franklin of Pennsylvania, and Thomas Jefferson of Virginia as they attempt to convince the members of the Second Continental Congress to vote for independence from the shackles of the British monarchy by signing the Declaration of Independence.

1776 is a funny, insightful and compelling drama with a striking score and legendary book that puts a human face on the pages of history as we see the men behind the national icons: proud, frightened, uncertain, irritable, charming, often petty and ultimately noble figures, determined to do the right thing for a fledgling nation.

The Northland Players is a non-profit community theatre company founded in 1971. Their mission is to foster the advancement of drama, music, choir & dance. Their goal is to develop & encourage the understanding, taste & appreciation of musical & dramatic arts in the Cheboygan Area.

1776 is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International (MTI). All authorized performance materials are also supplied by MTI. www.mtishows.com